To apply a task action within an ASB case

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The procedure to apply a task action within an ASB case is as follows:

  1. Using the Advanced search spy-glass (), select ASB Case as the Search for and Search by category, and enter the Case Reference as the search criteria 1.
  2. With the Results tab in current focus, double-click on the row containing the exact record match, or return to the Criteria tab and refine the search filters. The ASB Case Details window is displayed.
  3. Click on Tasks. The Tasks tab is activated, revealing all ad hoc tasks assigned to the ASB case, together with those included in the underlying workflow structure, as displayed in the Tasks summary table.
  4. Highlight the specific row matching the task to be progressed.
  5. Click on Task Actions. The Task Actions window is displayed.
  6. Using the Select action drop-down field, select the desired progression stage for the ASB task 2. Each progression stage option is summarised in the table below.


Note

1 Additional search criteria may need to be employed (e.g. start and end date ranges, category, company, status) to ensure that the correct ASB case is returned; an alternative Search by category of Contact or Contact Group may be selected to extend the available search fields.

2 System validation rules ensure that only those options appropriate to the current progression stage of the ASB task are available for selection.


Action

Description

Next Step

Bypass Task

Any optional task contained within the overall workflow structure - one that is not flagged as mandatory - can be skipped, at the end user's discretion.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To bypass an ASB task.

Complete Task

Once all relevant activities associated with an ASB task have been progressed to a satisfactory conclusion, the task may be formally completed by the end user.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To complete an ASB task.

Cancel Task

Applied in the instance where the task is no longer valid e.g. a duplicate task was launched in error. End user notifications will occur in the instance where associated tasks further down the hierarchical structure will also be cancelled as a result.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To cancel an ASB task.

Undo Task

Where a completed ASB task needs to be repeated afresh, and all inherent activities reset, the task may be reactivated manually.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To undo an ASB task.

Hold Task

Applied in the instance where a 'live' ASB task is to be placed on hold.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To place an ASB task on hold.

Release Task

Applied in the instance where an ASB task currently on hold is to be returned to 'live' status.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To release an ASB task currently on hold.

Reassign Task

To transfer ownership of an active ASB task from one officer to another.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To reassign ownership of an ASB task.

Take Ownership

Where automatic ownership of an ASB task has defaulted to a specific role, any assigned member can assume responsibility for its onward progression.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To take ownership of an ASB task.

Revise Target Date

To adjust the projected completion date of the ASB task, as derived from the SLA mapped to the underlying definition. Only task definitions configured with the 'revision allowed' attribute will permit this action.

This requisite step is covered separately in the topic To revise the SLA target date for an ASB task.


See related topics...

ASB task progression management overview

To bypass an ASB task

To complete an ASB task

To cancel an ASB task

To undo an ASB task

To place an ASB task on hold

To release an ASB task currently on hold

To reassign ownership of an ASB task

To take ownership of an ASB task

To revise the SLA target date for an ASB task

Using the search facility